Montana State Library meets the information needs of state agency employees, provides permanent public access to state publications, supports Montana libraries in delivering quality library content and services, works to strengthen Montana public libraries, and provides visually or physically handicapped Montanans access to library resources.

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Montana (DOA) State Accounting Division

Description:
The State Accounting Division, Department of Administration, includes the Accounting Bureau, System Audit Statewide Accounting, Budgeting and Human Resource System (SABHRS) Services Bureau, and the Office of Labor Relations.

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Montana (AGR) Food & Agriculture Development Network

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Montana Department of Agriculture's development network, includes information on Centers across Montana supporting economic development by ensuring that more of the state's food, agricultural and energy dollars circulate in Montana. The network provides training, coaching and technical assistance.

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Architecture and Engineering Division (DOA)

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Architecture and Engineering Division of the Montana Department of Administration. Information includes access to Architecture and Engineering forms, information on bids and requests for qualifications (RFQs) and legal information for contracting with the state of Montana.

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Administrative Rules of Montana Templates

Description:
The Montana Secretary of State provides templates for the Administrative Rules of Montana. Administrative rules are agency regulations, standards or statements of applicability that implement, interpret, or set law or policy.

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The Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors, conducts reviews of Montana's public mental health programs and the Montana Developmental Center and assists individuals receiving services from these programs.

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Montana Board of Public Education

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The Montana Board of Public Education, includes links to the Certification Standards and Practices Advisory Council, Montana Advisory Council for Indian Education, and the Office of Public Instruction.

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[Montana Department of Commerce] Business Standards Division

Description:
Through the Buildings Code Division, the Business Standards Division establishes and maintains basic building, plumbing,mechanical, electrical, energy, elevator and boiler codes. The Business Standards Division also includes the Weights and Measures Bureau, which licenses, inspects, tests, certifies all weighing or measuring devices used in commercial transactions. Additionally, this division also licenses and regulates individuals and businesses engaged in specific occupations and professions. This website provides links that allow people to apply for, search for and renew permits and licenses.

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Created in 2005 by the Montana Legislature, the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund helps develop well-paying jobs for Montanans and promote long-term growth. This is accomplished by providing grants local and tribal governments in order to fund projects that will create new jobs and grants that are directed towards planning activities such as business plans, feasibility studies and preliminary engineering reports. This website provides application forms and grant training.

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[Montana] Office of Budget and Program Planning

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The Governor's Office of Budget and Program Planning provides expert fiscal advice to the Administration; communicates and implements fiscal policies of the Governor; and ensures sound fiscal management of state government through statutory oversight. This website provides links to previous executive budgets, budget memos,fiscal notes and analyst contact information.

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Montana (DOA) Burial Preservation Board

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The Montana Department of Administration Burial Advisory Board, protects burial grounds from disturbance. Information includes links to skeletal remains found throughout the state and to seek the repatriation of remains and funerary objects improperly taken from unprotected burial sites.

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Montana Governor's Office of Economic Development

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The Montana Governor's Office of Economic Development, provides information on business development and resource assistance and economic growth. It also includes links to the Governor's energy website, the Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) and other business websites.

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Montana (DOC) Business Resources

Description:
The Montana Department of Commerce Business Resources Division includes various links for starting a business, business technical assistance and business finance assistance. Resources include information on available grants.

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The Capitol Complex Advisory Council (CCAC)reviews proposals for long-term placement of displays of art or memorials and the naming of state buildings, spaces, or rooms in the Capitol Complex; advises the Legislature on the long-term placement of statues, busts, memorials, monuments, or art displays within the Capitol Complex; and advises the Department of Administration on interior decoration of the Capitol and grounds maintenance and grounds displays; and on the long-range master plan for the Capitol Complex. This website provides CCAC meeting information, operating procedures, display applications,reports to the Legislature, and the Art and Memorial Plan. There is also contact information for members of the CCAC.

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[Montana Department of Commerce] Community Development Block Grant-Economic Development Program

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Montana's Community Development Block Grant -- Economic Development Program is designed to foster economic activity by helping Montana's private sector create jobs for lower and moderate income people. This is accomplished by making fixed-rate financing available to businesses at reasonable interest rates and by providing public improvements in support of economic development activities. This site describes eligible activities,the application process and provides links to additional resources.

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Montana Census and Economic Information Center (CEIC)

Description:
The Montana Census and Economic Information Center, includes information for all 56 counties, tribal, and state and links to various sites concerning census, economics, population, and demographics information for Montana.

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Montana (DOA-ITSD) - Contractor and Vendor proposals

Description:
Department of Administration, ITSD Contractor Engagement Proposal, Master Contract information, includes information for vendors who wish to contract with the State to provide information technology services. Also listed are the requirements governing the State's procurement process.

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Citizens' Advocate Office

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The Citizens' Advocate office. This office answers complaints about state government, runs a hot line for the Office on Aging, Food Stamps and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Information includes assistance for citizens who have questions about dealing with state executive branch agencies.

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Montana (DOC) Community Development Division

Description:
The Community Development Division of the Montana Department of Commerce, includes access to application guidelines for community development grants, agency publications, and other community development resources.

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Montana Department of Commerce (DOC)

Description:
The Department of Commerce includes links to agency divisions and programs such as Main Street Montana Magazine, how to start a business in Montana, housing information in Montana, and census and economic information (CEIC).

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Montana Department of Corrections (COR)

Description:
The Montana Department of Corrections,includes links to careers in correctional facilities, correctional offenders' network, facts and data pertaining to the correctional facilities in Montana, and locations of youth correctional facilities.

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Montana Judicial Branch

Description:
The Montana Courts, Judicial Branch, provides information to the different types of courts and judicial offices in Montana including the Montana Supreme Court, district courts, the Montana Water Court and Worker's Compensation Court.

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Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)

Description:
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, includes links to agency divisions, Job Service information, professional continuing education, career fairs, labor service information and the Main Street Montana publication.

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Main Street Montana

Description:
Main Street Montana is a monthly magazine produced by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. A different region of Montana is featured in each issue. Topics include history, tourism, economic and business opportunities.

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Montana Department of Military Affairs (DMA)

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The Department of Military Affairs information includes links to the Air Guard, Army Guard, Centralized Services, Challenge Program, Disaster and Emergency Services, National Guard Human Services, Montana Veteran's Affairs Division, and the Montana Youth Challenge Program.

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DNRC Environmental Documents

Description:
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) collection of environmental documents includes reports mandated by the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) created by DNRC divisions and bureaus. MEPA reports are also available from a database at the Legislative Services website. http://leg.mt.gov/css/Publications/MEPA

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Montana (DOJ) Sexual or Violent Offender Registry

Description:
The Montana Department of Justice Registry includes a searchable database of offenders in Montana, registration information, statistics, information about types of offenders and information for parents and educators.

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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)

Description:
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services(DPHHS) provides links to information to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans. It includes news and events, programs and services, and a comprehensive index to online content.

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Montana's Energy Future Symposium

Description:
The Montana Energy Future Symposium from the Office of the Governor, provides information about a conference that was held to discuss energy issues (October 18-19, 2005); Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana. Presenters included the Governors from Montana, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

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Montana's First Lady, Nancy Schweitzer

Description:
The Governor Montana Office of the Governor, provides information on First Lady Nancy Schweitzer, including links to the First Lady's Biography; reading and education resources; family violence safe house for women and children; and the math and science initiative.

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[Montana] Flathead Basin Commission

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Created in 1983 by the Montana Legislature, the Flathead Basin Commission works to preserve the Flathead basin aquatic environment, as well as encourage economic growth and use of this basin's resources without compromising its quality. The Flathead Basin Commission accomplishes these goals by working with local governments and other stakeholders in the Basin and British Columbia. This website includes links to additional resources, a roster of issues of concern, a project list and programs undertaken by the Flathead Basin Commission. Other items of interest include photos, maps and news items of interest.

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Montana Cadastral Mapping (DOA-ITSD)

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Montana Department of Administration's ITSD provides cadastral mapping of Landownership data, built upon the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Geographic Coordinate Database connected to the Montana Department of Revenue CAMA database for mapping and query purposes.

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The Montana Office of the Governor, Brian Schweitzer, provides links to the Governor's biography, agency's mission, goals and objectives, citizens' advocate information, executive orders, reports, speeches, news releases, budget and planning, economic development, and community service. There are links to information relating to the Lieutenant Governor, Governor's Boards and Councils, Office of Indian Affairs, Board of Education, First Lady, Cabinet, staff, and former Governors.

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Montana (DPHHS) - Healthy Montana Kids

Description:
The Montana Healthy Kids includes information about Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), includes access to apply for CHIP, other family resources available through CHIP, and CHIP provider resources.

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Montana (DOA) State Personnel Division

Description:
The Montana State Personnel Division includes information about the Division Administrator's Office and three Bureaus: Professional Development Center (PDC), Human Resource Standards and Services, and Payroll and Benefits Operations and provides services and training to state employees and retirees, public sector employers, and state agencies.

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Humanities Montana.

Description:
Founded in 1972, Humanities Montana represents Montana's independent nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Humanities Montana sponsors public educational and cultural programs in areas such as history, philosophy, literature, languages, ethics, archaeology, religion and the philosophical, historical and cultural aspects of the social and natural sciences. This website provides information on grants, Humanities Montana programing, past projects, the Montana Center for the Book and the Governor's Humanities Awards and related organizations.

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Indian Country Economic Development Program (ICED)

Description:
The Montana Department of Commerce, Indian Country Economic Development Program (ICED), provides access to information about Montana Tribal Nation information, a searchable database of commerce business resources, and links to state and federal resources.

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Insure Montana (State Auditor's Office)

Description:
The Montana Office of the State Auditor, Insure Montana - is a joint initiative of Governor Brian Schweitzer and State Auditor John Morrison designed to assist small businesses with the cost of health insurance. It includes an electronic registration form, information about eligibility, governing board, meetings, members, tax claim details and contacts.

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Interoperability Montana (IM) project (DOA-ITSD)

Description:
The Montana Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), Interoperability Montana (IM) Project provides information about radio communication needs, user-defined requirements, national standards and current available technology, and includes links to the consortia of state, federal, tribal, and local governments working to share the basic infrastructure and costs.